Mincemeat samosas

Give mince pies a makeover with this alternative recipe – all the festive flavour wrapped up in sheets of filo pastry and baked until crisp

Chestnut, spinach & blue cheese en croûte

This vegetarian main course is packed with festive flavours and wrapped in flaky butter pastry – a real Christmas treat

Thai turkey filo dippers

Fill filo pastry parcels with turkey or chicken mince, spring onions and ginger for a buffet nibble or party canapé similar to a spring roll

Chestnut & shallot tatins with mushroom & madeira sauce

Take puff pastry and top with banana shallots and ready-cooked chestnuts for these stylish vegetarian tarts – a great dinner party starter

Treacle apple tart

The apple and tangy lemon cuts through the syrup nicely in this pretty dessert – perfect if you normally find treacle tart too sweet

Honey & mustard ham hock pie with flaky cheese pastry

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Slow-cooked tender ham, potatoes and shallots are enclosed in cheesy cheddar pastry – invest in a pie plate or tin for a crisp base

Steak & blue cheese en croûte

This impressive take on beef Wellington sees lean fillet steak spead with Stilton and wrapped in pastry – perfect to wow dinner party guests

Aubergine, tomato & feta baklava

This impressive make-ahead vegetarian dish layers up a spiced veggie filling with crispy filo pastry – perfect with a light salad

Torta del Nonna

Give this Tuscan tart a delicious twist by adding dark chocolate to the traditional custard filling and delicate sweet pastry

Caribbean beef patties

Spice up beef mince with turmeric, thyme and hot pepper sauce before folding in shortcrust pastry for a tasty dinner or lunch

Jumbo sausage roll with salsa beans

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This giant sausage roll and spicy homemade baked beans are easy to make and perfect for sharing – great for students on a budget

White chocolate & cardamom tart with raspberry dust

Try this stunning white chocolate dessert to finish off your Sunday roast – sprinkle with freeze-dried raspberry dust to make it extra special